阅读说明：本技术 一种可为输入装置设定功能的方法及输入装置 (Method for setting functions for input device and input device ) 是由 陆航 冯建青 赵光礼 于 2021-05-24 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及一种可为输入装置设定功能的方法,还涉及一种使用该方法的输入装置。本发明提供的一种可为输入装置设定功能的方法,输入装置包括至少一个按键,所述方法可使得所述按键在一次按压过程中具备至少两个不同的触发位置,所述按键可通过不同的触发位置实现相应的功能。本发明还提供一种使用该方法的输入装置,该输入装置可包括至少一个所述的按键,该按键包括可上下移动的按压件、固定设置的霍尔元件和可与该霍尔元件配合的磁铁,通过调节所述磁铁与所述霍尔元件之间的距离设定所述不同的触发位置,本发明提供的方法及输入装置与现有技术相比,明显提高了按键的自定义程度,更具个性化。(The invention relates to a method for setting functions for an input device and also relates to an input device using the method. The invention provides a method for setting functions for an input device, wherein the input device comprises at least one key, the method can enable the key to have at least two different trigger positions in one pressing process, and the key can realize corresponding functions through the different trigger positions. The invention also provides an input device using the method, the input device can comprise at least one key, the key comprises a pressing piece capable of moving up and down, a Hall element fixedly arranged and a magnet capable of being matched with the Hall element, and different trigger positions are set by adjusting the distance between the magnet and the Hall element.)

1. A method for setting functions of an input device, comprising: the input device comprises at least one key, the method can enable the key to have at least two different trigger positions in one pressing process, and the key can realize corresponding functions through the different trigger positions.

2. The method of claim 1, comprising the steps of:

s1, bringing the input device into a function setting state;

s2, according to the user' S need, self-defining the first trigger position of the appointed key and the first function corresponding to the first trigger position, and transmitting the first trigger position and the first function to the storage unit of the input device in data form, and storing the setting;

s3, customizing a second trigger position of the appointed key and a second function corresponding to the second trigger position, transmitting the second trigger position and the second function to a storage unit of the input device in a data form, and storing the setting;

and S4, repeating the steps S2 or S3 to set more trigger positions and corresponding functions as required, and sequentially saving the settings.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein: the functions comprise a single-click function of the keys, a double-click function of the keys, a continuous pressing function of the keys or a combined function of any keys.

4. The method of claim 2, wherein: s1 further includes removing a key of the input device and replacing the key with the designated key.

5. An input device using the method of claim 1, wherein: the input device can comprise at least one key, the key comprises a pressing piece capable of moving up and down, a Hall element fixedly arranged and a magnet capable of being matched with the Hall element, and different trigger positions are set by adjusting the distance between the magnet and the Hall element.

6. The input device of claim 5, wherein: the magnet has different pressing hand feelings in the process of reaching different triggering positions.

7. The input device of claim 5, wherein: when the magnet reaches the trigger position, the key can make a sound or generate the change of the pressing hand feeling.

8. The input device of claim 7, wherein: the button also comprises a convex block and an elastic piece matched with the convex block, the convex block and the magnet are both connected with the pressing piece, and the convex block can be contacted with the elastic piece to generate the sound or the change of the pressing hand feeling when moving downwards.

9. The input device of claim 8, wherein: the elastic piece is V-shaped, and the convex block is a diamond-shaped component with a sound-producing part in a concave mode.

10. The input device of claim 7, wherein: the key further comprises a first elastic piece and a second elastic piece, wherein the first elastic piece can move up and down along with the pressing piece, the second elastic piece is matched with the first elastic piece, the first elastic piece is provided with the magnet, and when the first elastic piece moves downwards, the first elastic piece can be in contact with the second elastic piece to generate the sound or change of pressing hand feeling.

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of input devices, in particular to a method for setting functions for an input device; the invention also relates to an input device using the method for setting functions of the input device.

Background

With the increasing popularity of computers, peripheral input devices such as mice, keyboards, etc. have also long been known. In particular, in recent years, the electronic competition industry has been in a state of vigorous development, and a mouse and a keyboard are no longer input devices in a simple sense, so that consumers, particularly game players, have made higher demands on various aspects such as durability, feeling and diversity.

The mechanical keyboard is produced in such an environment, the hand feeling is good, the durability is greatly improved, and the service life is still limited because the mechanical shaft used by the mechanical keyboard is still on-off of the circuit by the touch of the positive and negative elastic pieces. A magnetic axis keyboard is also appeared in the market, the magnetic axis used by the keyboard realizes the on-off of signals based on the electromagnetic induction generated by the Hall effect, and the problem of abrasion caused by physical contact of a mechanical axis is solved. However, the keyboard still has fixed trigger points, which is difficult to satisfy the requirements of different users for different pressing strokes, or the requirements of the same user for different pressing strokes in different purposes, for example, when the same user uses the keyboard for working, the pressing stroke is expected to be shorter, so that the input is more convenient; however, when the keyboard is used for a competitive game, the pressing stroke is expected to be long so as to meet special requirements in the game.

Therefore, the prior art provides a method for adjusting the trigger position of the magnetic axis keyboard, which can change the trigger position of the same magnetic axis according to different use environments or requirements, thereby realizing different travel requirements of different users or different purposes. However, its drawbacks are also evident: the same switch shaft can only realize one-time triggering in one-time pressing process, and the increasingly diversified requirements of users in games or special scenes are difficult to meet.

Disclosure of Invention

The technical problem to be solved by the invention is to provide a method for setting functions for an input device, which enables a user to realize more than two functions in one pressing and is more beneficial to the user to carry out personalized setting.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an input device, which can trigger more than two functions in one pressing by a method of setting the functions, and is more personalized.

In order to solve the technical problems, the technical scheme adopted by the invention is as follows:

the method can enable the key to have at least two different trigger positions in one pressing process, and the key can realize corresponding functions through the different trigger positions.

By adopting the method, a user can set two or more different trigger positions in the pressing stroke of the key according to own use preference and requirements, and when the key reaches different trigger positions, corresponding functions can be realized according to the setting, so that the user can realize more than two functions in one pressing process.

As a further preferred solution, the method comprises the steps of:

s1, bringing the input device into a function setting state;

s2, according to the user' S need, self-defining the first trigger position of the appointed key and the first function corresponding to the first trigger position, and transmitting the first trigger position and the first function to the storage unit of the input device in data form, and storing the setting;

s3, customizing a second trigger position of the appointed key and a second function corresponding to the second trigger position, transmitting the second trigger position and the second function to a storage unit of the input device in a data form, and storing the setting;

and S4, repeating the steps S2 or S3 to set more trigger positions and corresponding functions as required, and sequentially saving the settings.

Therefore, the user can conveniently set and store the triggering position of the key and the corresponding function in a personalized way.

More specifically, the functions include a single-click function of a key, a double-click function of a key, a continuous-click function of a key, or a combination function of any keys. Through the setting of the functions, the user can conveniently realize the personalized requirements.

Further preferably, the method views the set corresponding trigger position and the corresponding function thereof through a visual operation interface. The visual operation interface can be realized by visually displaying an APP. Through the setting of the visual operation interface, the user can set the triggering position and the corresponding function more conveniently and intuitively.

Further preferably, S1 of the method further includes removing a key of the input device and replacing the key with the designated key. By the above replacement, the manufacturing cost of the input device can be reduced.

The invention also provides an input device using the method for setting the functions by using the input device, the input device can comprise at least one key, the key comprises a pressing piece capable of moving up and down, a Hall element fixedly arranged and a magnet capable of being matched with the Hall element, and different trigger positions are set by adjusting the distance between the magnet and the Hall element.

After the structure is adopted, different functions can be set through the change of the distance between the Hall element and the magnet in the input device, and compared with the prior art, the user-defined degree of the key is obviously improved, and the key is more personalized.

As an improvement of the scheme, the magnet has different pressing hand feelings in the process of reaching the different triggering positions. Therefore, different trigger positions to be reached by the magnet can be clearly judged through different pressing handfeels, and the operation is more accurate.

As another improvement of the foregoing solution, when the magnet reaches the triggering position, the key may make a sound or change a pressing feel. The change of sound or pressing hand feel is more beneficial for a user to accurately judge the function to be triggered by the magnet.

In a further improvement, the button further comprises a convex block and an elastic piece matched with the convex block, the convex block and the magnet are both connected with the pressing piece, and the convex block can be contacted with the elastic piece to generate the sound or change of pressing hand feeling when moving downwards. The change of sound or pressing hand feeling can be easily realized through the matching of the convex block and the elastic piece.

Specifically, the elastic member is substantially V-shaped, and the projection is a diamond-shaped member having a recessed sound-emitting portion. Therefore, the diamond-shaped part with the sounding part in a concave mode can be in double-face contact with the V-shaped elastic part to improve stability, and changes of sound and hand feeling can be achieved simultaneously.

As another further improved scheme, the key further comprises a first elastic piece capable of moving up and down along with the pressing piece and a second elastic piece matched with the first elastic piece, the first elastic piece is provided with the magnet, and the first elastic piece can be contacted with the second elastic piece to generate the sound or change of the pressing hand feeling when moving downwards. The first elastic piece and the second elastic piece are matched with each other, so that the change of sound and hand feeling can be conveniently realized.

The features of the invention will be more readily understood and appreciated by reading and referring to the following drawings and description of the embodiments.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a block flow diagram of a method for setting functions for an input device according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a device using a method of setting functions for an input device according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an assembly diagram of an input device using a method for setting functions of the input device according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates a state of the input device when the pressing member is not pressed;

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a state of the pressing member driving the magnet to a first triggering position in the input device according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 shows a state of the pressing member driving the magnet to move downward after reaching the first triggering position in the input device according to the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state of a pressing member of a mouse according to the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state of a pressing member driving a magnet to a first triggering position in a mouse according to the present invention;

fig. 9 shows a state of the mouse when the pressing member drives the magnet to move downward after reaching the first triggering position.

Detailed Description

In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more apparent, the present invention is described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

All figures disclose only parts that are closely related to the invention and not all steps for setting functions for the input device or all structures of the input device.

The following detailed description of implementations of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings.

One method of setting the function of an input device is shown in fig. 1. The "input device" referred to in the present invention includes any device capable of inputting signals to a computer, a game machine, or the like, and commonly includes a keyboard, a mouse, a remote controller, a laser pointer, or the like. The embodiments provided by the present invention are mainly based on keyboards, which are all referred to as keyboards if not specifically stated.

The input device in the implementation comprises a processor, a circuit board, a storage unit and at least one key, wherein the processor, the storage unit and the key are electrically connected with the circuit board, the storage unit can store a preset program (method) which is modified by a user and related to key function setting, and after a signal sent by the key is transmitted to the processor, the processor can read the function setting in the storage unit so as to realize corresponding functions by matching with equipment such as a computer. The key is generally composed of a keycap and a switch shaft electrically connected with a circuit board. The key realizes the generation of signals through the on-off of the switch shaft, and the triggering position refers to the position for realizing the on-off conversion in the switch shaft. By adopting the method, a user can set two or more different trigger positions in the pressing stroke of the key according to own use preference and requirements, and when the key reaches different trigger positions, corresponding functions can be realized according to the setting, so that the user can realize more than two functions in one pressing process.

Specifically, the "function" of the present embodiment includes a single-click function of a key, a double-click function of a key (i.e., a superposition of two single-click functions), a continuous-click function of a key (i.e., a superposition of multiple-click functions), or a combined function of any keys. Through the setting of the functions, the user can conveniently realize the personalized requirements. For example, after the corresponding trigger position is set to the double-click function, the operation of continuously tapping twice before setting can be saved as tapping once. For another example, if a certain trigger stroke is set to be a function corresponding to "Ctr l + Alt + De l ete", an operation of continuously pressing three keys is required before setting, and an operation of pressing one key can be saved. This facilitates the user control of the competitive game for a portion of the game.

While visualization is not necessary to practice the method, it is clearly the best solution to ensure operational accuracy and improve user experience. In this embodiment, a visual operation is also adopted, and referring to fig. 1, the method specifically includes the following steps: firstly, opening the pre-installed setting software (APP) in a computer (or a mobile phone, game equipment and the like), and connecting an input device to enable the input device to enter a function setting state; secondly, according to the needs of a user, in an operation interface of the setting software, customizing a first trigger position of a designated key and a first function corresponding to the first trigger position, transmitting the first trigger position and the first function to a storage unit of the input device in a data form, and storing the setting; step three, in an operation interface of the setting software, customizing a second trigger position of the appointed key and a second function corresponding to the second trigger position, transmitting the second trigger position and the second function to a storage unit of the input device in a data form, and storing the setting; and fourthly, repeating the second step or the third step as required to set more trigger positions and corresponding functions thereof, and sequentially storing the settings. The user can conveniently set and store the triggering position of the key and the corresponding function in a personalized way. In the using process, a user can call corresponding setting from the storage unit, so that the user can realize more than two functions in one pressing process, and the user-defined degree is higher than that of the prior art.

Fig. 2-6 show the input device (only part of the structure is shown) of the method provided by the present invention. The input device comprises a circuit board 2 and a plurality of keys 1, wherein the keys 1 are mounted on the circuit board 2 and further comprise keycaps (not shown), pressing pieces 3, Hall elements 4 and magnets 5, the pressing pieces 3 are inserted below the keycaps through cross heads at the tops of the pressing pieces 3, the pressing pieces 3 can move up and down along with the keycaps, and the Hall elements 4 are fixedly arranged on the circuit board 2, preferably at the bottom in the embodiment, and the convenience of assembly can be further improved; different trigger positions can be set by changing the distance between the magnet 5 and the Hall element 4, and then corresponding functions or function combinations can be realized according to different preset functions of the different trigger positions.

When more than two different trigger positions exist in the process of one-time pressing, if the trigger positions operated currently can be confirmed by the user, the operation accuracy and convenience can be comprehensively improved. The preferred solution in this embodiment is: when the magnet 5 reaches the trigger position, the key 1 makes a sound or changes the pressing hand feeling. The "sound" is not limited and may be a click sound, and click sound; the term "change in the feel of the pressure" refers to a physical action that the finger can feel, such as vibration, bounce, tightening or loosening, without limitation to one feel or a combination of sensations.

In this embodiment, the magnet 5 may not only make a sound when it reaches the trigger position, but also change the pressing hand feeling. As shown in fig. 2-6, the key 1 further includes a protrusion 6 and an elastic member 7, and the protrusion 6 and the magnet 5 are connected to the pressing member 3. Preferably, the projection 6 may be provided at a side of the pressing member 3, and the magnet 5 may be provided at a bottom surface of the pressing member 3. The bumps 6 may contact the elastic member 7 when moving downward to produce the above-mentioned sound or change in pressing feeling. The person skilled in the art can use the prior art to design the bumps 6 and the elastic members 7 into different shapes or contact ways to realize the aforementioned variation of sound or pressing feel. Specifically, as shown in fig. 2, the elastic member 7 is made of metal and is a substantially V-shaped metal sheet, the upper portion of the elastic member is substantially X-shaped, two turning portions 8 are formed on the left and right sides of the elastic member, and the protruding block 6 is concavely provided with a sound generating portion 9. The shape of the projection 6 can be determined according to the prior art, and in this embodiment, the projection 6 is a diamond-shaped component, and the sound-emitting part 9 can be recessed on one side or recessed on both sides, and the sound-emitting part 9 is recessed on both sides in this embodiment. The "sound emitting portion" 9 is a substantially V-shaped groove structure recessed in the middle of the diamond-shaped member.

As shown in fig. 4, the pressing piece 3 is not yet pressed; when the pressing piece 3 is pressed down to drive the bottom magnet 5 to move towards the Hall element 4, the convex block 6 moves downwards along with the bottom magnet, and the elastic piece 7 is slowly expanded; as shown in fig. 5, when the magnet 5 reaches the preset first triggering position, the two turning parts 8 at the left and right of the elastic member 7 spring into the sounding parts 9 at the two sides of the bump, and the sound and the hand feeling change; fig. 6 shows the state when the pressing member 3 continues to descend, and the structure that the magnet 5 generates sound or changes hand feeling when reaching the second triggering position is not shown in this embodiment, and the structure of this part can repeat the above design, but those skilled in the art can also change the design based on the prior art, as long as the sound can be generated or the hand feeling can be changed at the designated triggering position.

As a further alternative to the above, the magnet 5 may be provided with a different pressing feel during the reaching of different triggering positions, in other words, a feel when reaching the first triggering position that is different from a feel when reaching the second triggering position from the first triggering position. The pressing touch may be a loose touch or a tight touch. Therefore, different trigger positions to be reached by the magnet can be clearly judged through different pressing handfeels, and the operation is more accurate. A specific implementation may adopt the structure in the previous solution, and referring to fig. 4, a diamond-shaped part 6 is also provided, but unlike the previous solution, the middle part of the bump 6 is not designed to be concave, i.e. there is no sound-emitting part 8.

The applicant has found that although the key with the above structure can achieve the purpose of the present invention, the overall use of the key greatly increases the cost compared with the common magnetic axis keyboard, and the requirement of the user for multifunctional setting of the full keyboard is almost nonexistent. Therefore, in order to further reduce the manufacturing cost, the input device in this embodiment may be configured with only some of the keys of the above structure, or may be configured with all of the keys of the above structure, and the user may remove one or more of the ordinary keys as needed and replace the ordinary keys with the keys of the above structure.

Fig. 7-9 show the specific application of the foregoing method provided by the present invention in a mouse (only a part of the structure is shown in the figures). The mouse comprises a circuit board 2, a pressing piece 3, a Hall element 4, a magnet 5, a first elastic piece 701 and a second elastic piece 702, wherein the first elastic piece 701 is made of metal and comprises an ejection portion 7011 and a fixing portion 7012, the second elastic piece 702 is also made of metal and comprises a concave point 7021, the first elastic piece 701 is located below the pressing piece 3, the magnet 5 is arranged on the fixing portion 7012, the magnet 5 can move up and down along with the pressing of the pressing piece 3, and the Hall element 4 is fixedly arranged on the circuit board 2.

When the magnet 5 reaches the trigger position, the pressing member 1 makes a sound or changes the pressing feeling. The "sound" is not limited and may be a click sound, and click sound; the term "change in the feel of the pressure" refers to a physical action that the finger can feel, such as vibration, bounce, tightening or loosening, without limitation to one feel or a combination of sensations.

In this embodiment, the magnet 5 may not only make a sound when it reaches the trigger position, but also change the pressing hand feeling. As shown in fig. 7, the pressing piece 3 is not yet pressed; when the pressing member 3 is pressed to drive the magnet 5 on the fixing portion 7012 to move toward the hall element 4, the ejecting portion 7011 also moves toward the concave 7021; as shown in fig. 8, when the magnet 5 reaches the preset first trigger position, the protrusion 7011 reaches the concave point 7021, and the pressing member 3 makes a sound and changes a hand feel; fig. 9 shows the state when the pressing member 3 continues to descend, and the structure that the magnet 5 generates sound or changes hand feeling when reaching the second triggering position is not shown in this embodiment, and the structure of this part can repeat the above design, but those skilled in the art can also change the design based on the prior art, as long as the sound can be generated or the hand feeling can be changed at the designated triggering position.

The above description is only for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments of the present invention and is not to be construed as limiting the invention, and any modifications, equivalents and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.